LUCT NEWS

The last stand of Wensleydale’s crayfish?
Martin Hammond explores the history of the White-clawed Crayfish in North Yorkshire and the reasons why it is rapidly declining.

Nosterfield Bird and Natural History Review January 2025
Multiple breeds of owls, multitudes of curlew and many other breeds braved the snow and ice on the reserve in January. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.

Nosterfield Bird Review November 2024
Another bumper month of sightings around the reserve to read about. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.

Nosterfield Bird Review October 2024
Notable numbers of Pochard and scarce sightings of a Pectoral Sandpiper and Gannets were among the many highlights in October. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.

Nosterfield Bird Review September 2024
Read about the birds seen on the reserve in September including Avocets, Little Stint and Caspian Gulls. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.
Nosterfield Butterfly Review - July 2024
Read about the July emergence of butterflies at Nosterfield. Thanks to Fozzy for his report.

Nosterfield Bird Review - July 2024
Marsh Harriers, Ospreys and Shelduck, to mention but a few of the visitors to Nosterfield Nature Reserve in July. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.
Nosterfield Butterfly Review - June 2024
Find out more about the butterflies seen on the reserve in June. Many thanks to Fozzy for his report.